Minneapolis-Moline UDLX Comfortractor
The Minneapolis-Moline UDLX Comfortractor was produced from 1938 to 1941 as part of the Model U Series. It was the first production farm tractor with a cab, designed to operate both as a tractor and an automobile with a 40 mph road gear. It featured a 4.6L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine, a 5-speed synchronized transmission, and was equipped with a cab including heat, radio, and a second seat. The tractor had a drawbar power of 27 hp and PTO power of 36 hp, suitable for 3-4 plows. It had two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical drum brakes. Dimensions included a wheelbase of 81 inches, length of 141 inches, width of 77 inches, height of 94 inches, and weight of 6,400 lbs. The front tires were sized 6.00x16.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline UDLX Comfortractor
Power
| Plows | 3-4 |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 36 hp (26.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
Engine
| Make | Minneapolis-Moline |
|---|---|
| Type | gasoline |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 1275 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Displacement | 283.7 ci (4.6 L) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Compression ratio | 5.6:1 |
Variants
| UB | improved operator platform |
|---|---|
| UTS | standard-front |
| UTU | row-crop front |
| UDLX | Comfotractor with cab |
| UTIL | industrial with shuttle shift |
| UTOX | Comfotractor roadster |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard with heat, radio, and second seat |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Mechanical drum brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
Production
| Description | The Minneapolis-Moline UDLX was the first production farm tractor with cab. Designed to operate as both a tractor and automobile, the UDLX was equipped with a 40 mile-per-hour road gear. |
|---|---|
| Total built | 125 |
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
| Model series | Model U Series |
| Original price | $2,155 in 1938 |
| Production years | 1938 - 1941 |
Transmission
| Type | synchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 77 inches (195 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 94 inches (238 cm) |
| Length | 141 inches (358 cm) |
| Weight | 6,400 lbs (2903 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 81 inches (205 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00x16 |
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